Educational Health Care Assistant - SEN Schools

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing provider in Skelmersdale is seeking an Educational Health Care Assistant to support children with complex needs in specialist SEN schools. This role offers flexible term-time hours, with opportunities for long-term placement and ongoing training. Ideal candidates should have experience in care or education and a compassionate approach towards students' personal and academic development.

Benefits

Flexible term-time work

Ongoing training in safeguarding and SEN strategies

Long-term placement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or education settings.
• Willingness to provide personal care and support manual handling.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to pupils.
• Assist with classroom learning under teacher guidance.
• Promote pupils' development in line with their EHCPs.

Skills

Previous experience in care or education

Patient and compassionate approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Flexible and proactive

Job description

Educational Health Care Assistant - SEN Schools

We are looking for caring and dedicated Educational Health Care Assistants to join our team in Skelmersdale, supporting children and young people in specialist SEN schools across primary and secondary settings. This rewarding role combines classroom support with elements of personal care, working alongside teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to ensure pupils with complex needs can thrive both academically and personally.

This role is offered on a zero hour contract starting on a temporary basis (less than 16 hours per week if needed). However, for the right candidates who demonstrate commitment, reliability, and a strong fit within the school environment, there may be opportunities to move into long-term or permanent contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene routines.
• Assist with classroom learning and therapeutic activities under teacher guidance.
• Promote pupils' physical, emotional, and social development in line with their EHCPs.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who may have autism, medical needs, or physical disabilities.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Qualifications

• Previous experience in either care (healthcare, residential, or personal care) or education (teaching assistant, learning support).
• Patient, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Willingness to provide personal care and support manual handling (training provided).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt in a dynamic school setting.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Flexible, term-time work with weekly pay.
• Long-term placement opportunities with progression to permanent school contracts.
• Ongoing training in safeguarding, moving & handling, and specialist SEN strategies.
• Supportive school environments where your work makes a real difference.

Please note: An enhanced DBS on the update service and suitable references are required.

If you are committed to supporting young people with additional needs and want to take the next step in your education or care career, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online